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BFGoodrich Radial T/A vs Cooper Evolution M/T — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 0 + 0 road tests and 30 + 66 owner reviews. How we score

Too close to call: Radial T/A 57, Evolution M/T 58.

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Cooper Evolution M/T
Tire BCooper

Evolution M/T

Mud-Terrain tire

± 8

Tests – · none yet Owners 51 · 66 reviews

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 46

    Dry

    Evolution M/T +14
    60
    Why this score
    SourceRadial T/AEvolution M/T
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 54 (est.)≈ 63 (est.)
    Reviews found online3556

    Radial T/A: 60% × 54.2 (est.) + 40% × 34.9 = 46

    Evolution M/T: 60% × 63.1 (est.) + 40% × 56.2 = 60

    No road tests of dry for Radial T/A. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).

    No road tests of dry for Evolution M/T. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).

  2. 64

    Wet

    Radial T/A +3
    61
    Why this score
    SourceRadial T/AEvolution M/T
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)≈ 63 (est.)
    Reviews found online6258

    Radial T/A: 60% × 65.9 (est.) + 40% × 61.8 = 64

    Evolution M/T: 60% × 63.5 (est.) + 40% × 57.5 = 61

    No road tests of wet for Radial T/A. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

    No road tests of wet for Evolution M/T. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

  3. 62

    Snow

    Radial T/A +6
    56
    Why this score
    SourceRadial T/AEvolution M/T
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)≈ 63 (est.)
    Reviews found online5747

    Radial T/A: 60% × 66.2 (est.) + 40% × 56.7 = 62

    Evolution M/T: 60% × 63 (est.) + 40% × 46.5 = 56

    No road tests of snow for Radial T/A. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).

    No road tests of snow for Evolution M/T. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).

  4. 46

    Comfort

    Evolution M/T +4
    50
    Why this score
    SourceRadial T/AEvolution M/T
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 62 (est.)≈ 63 (est.)
    Reviews found online3642

    Radial T/A: 40% × 62 (est.) + 60% × 35.7 = 46

    Evolution M/T: 40% × 63.3 (est.) + 60% × 41.8 = 50

    No road tests of comfort for Radial T/A. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

    No road tests of comfort for Evolution M/T. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  5. 64

    Noise

    Radial T/A +10
    54
    Why this score
    SourceRadial T/AEvolution M/T
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)
    Reviews found online6135

    Radial T/A: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 60.8 = 64

    Evolution M/T: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 34.7 = 54

    No road tests of noise for Radial T/A or Evolution M/T. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.

  6. 63

    Treadwear

    Radial T/A +7
    56
    Why this score
    SourceRadial T/AEvolution M/T
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 65 (est.)≈ 61 (est.)
    Reviews found online6150

    Radial T/A: 60% × 64.7 (est.) + 40% × 61.3 = 63

    Evolution M/T: 60% × 60.7 (est.) + 40% × 50.2 = 56

    No road tests of treadwear for Radial T/A. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

    No road tests of treadwear for Evolution M/T. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. –

    Handling (owners)

    No comparison
    47
    Why this score
    SourceRadial T/AEvolution M/T
    Reviews found online–47
Scores at a glance
CategoryBFGoodrich Radial T/ACooper Evolution M/T
Relative Score 57 58
Dry 46 60
Wet 64 61
Snow 62 56
Comfort 46 50
Noise 64 54
Treadwear 63 56
Handling (owners) – 47

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Radial T/A

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Evolution M/T

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Radial T/A

Pros

  • Iconic, traditional aesthetic that perfectly complements classic muscle cars and street rods
  • Solid dry traction and improved cornering grip compared to older vintage tires
  • Smooth and comfortable ride quality for weekend cruisers and classic vehicles

Cons

  • Slight tendency to wander or track slightly on grooved highways
  • Raised white lettering can be prone to discoloration or not staying bright white
  • Minor road noise reported at highway speeds
All owner themes in the Radial T/A review

Tire B Evolution M/T

Pros

  • Aggressive, appealing look with deep tread lugs
  • Surprisingly low road noise compared to other mud-terrain tires
  • Strong off-road performance in mud, dirt, and rocky conditions

Cons

  • Some users experienced severe balancing issues or highway vibrations
  • Limited winter and snow traction for certain drivers, requiring removal before heavy winter weather
  • Faster tread wear or lower mileage lifespan reported by a few customers
All owner themes in the Evolution M/T review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · BFGoodrich Radial T/A B · Cooper Evolution M/T
CategoryAll-Season tireMud-Terrain tire
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverSUV and 4x4
Sizes available163
Rim diameters14″ – 15″16″ – 18″
Tread depth9 - 12/32″19 - 20/32″
UTQG360 - 620 A B—
SidewallBlack Side Wall - Raised White LetteringBlack Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering
Max pressure35 - 44 psi35 - 80 psi
Sizes in common00

Which one should you actually buy?

BFGoodrich Radial T/A

Cooper Evolution M/T

Too close to call: BFGoodrich Radial T/A and Cooper Evolution M/T are within 2 points overall. BFGoodrich Radial T/A is stronger on noise, treadwear and snow. Cooper Evolution M/T is stronger on dry and comfort.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Cooper Evolution M/T scores 60 vs 46 on dry.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

BFGoodrich Radial T/A scores 64 vs 54 on noise.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

BFGoodrich Radial T/A scores 63 vs 56 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

BFGoodrich Radial T/A scores 62 vs 56 on snow.

Tire A · BFGoodrich Radial T/A
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Tire B · Cooper Evolution M/T
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Radial T/A or Evolution M/T?

Which is better in the wet, Radial T/A or Evolution M/T?

BFGoodrich Radial T/A, 64 vs 61 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Radial T/A or Evolution M/T?

Cooper Evolution M/T, 60 vs 46 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Radial T/A or Evolution M/T?

BFGoodrich Radial T/A, 62 vs 56 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, Radial T/A or Evolution M/T?

BFGoodrich Radial T/A, 64 vs 54 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Radial T/A or Evolution M/T?

Cooper Evolution M/T, 50 vs 46 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Radial T/A or Evolution M/T?

BFGoodrich Radial T/A, 63 vs 56 on our treadwear score.

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.

Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology